Ku-ring-gai Clippings
Being a collection of 19th and 20th century newspaper articles with a connection to the Municipality of Ku-ring-gai.
Editor: R. N. Whitaker
email: whitsend1@optushome.com.au
Volume 15: Issued Thursday 7th January 2010
TRAMWAY TO ST. IVES.
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 18thDecember 1911.
A movement is afoot for the construction of a tramway to connect the St. Ives district with Gordon or Pymble. At a meeting of residents last week at which Mr J. H. Pierce presided, Councillor Clipsham (president of the Ku-ring-gai Shire) moved- “That the time has arrived when St. Ives should be connected by tramway with the Milson’s Point railway line, and that steps be taken to arrange a deputation to the Minister for Works to urge the construction of such tramway.” The motion was seconded by Councillor Fitzsimmons, and carried.
Editor’s remark: A photograph of an early Ku-ring-gai bus service: http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/item/itemLarge.aspx?itemID=41801
CITRUS-GROWING AT ST. IVES.
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 28thJuly 1913.
The picturesque district of St. Ives is well known as one of the most successful centres around Sydney in the cultivation of citrus fruits. The orchards are at present looking well, and if the excessive rains which have fallen of late do not unduly affect the trees by causing "wet feet," there is every prospect of a heavy crop.
Mr. James Cunningham, of Margaret-street, who cultivates a citrus orchard of 10 acres, has shown us some splendid samples of Jaffa oranges and Parker's Special mandarins grown on his property. The Jaffa oranges are beautifully coloured, tender, and juicy, measuring 11 in. in circumference, and weighing nearly 14oz. The Parker's Special is also a large size, measuring 10 in. in circumference, and of perfect shape.
The trees from which this fruit was picked are grown on soil consisting for the most part of loam and ironstone gravel, and the only manure supplied consisted of bush rakings. The trees attain a symmetrical shape, and are covered with dense foliage. The fruit hangs well on till Christmas.
LAND SALE
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 19thJune 1907.
Messrs. Hugh Duff and Co. report having held a very successful sale of Crown land, situate near St. Ives and French's Forest, yesterday. There was a large attendance, and bidding was very brisk, the whole of the St. Ives land was sold, with the exception of three lots, total sales being £1231.10s.
CRICKET.
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 8thJuly 1896.
St. Ives defeated Irishtown by an innings and 2 runs. Irishtown, 13 and 22 (M. Adams 10, T. Adams 6): St Ives, 37 (Porter 8, Hughes 7). For the winners, Hodson took twelve wickets for 16, and Denning 6 for l8. For the losers, Foster took eight for 22.
IMPURE WATER
A GRIEVANCE FROM ST. IVES.
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 7thSeptember 1910.
A deputation consisting of Messrs. P. P. Butler (chairman) and G. H. Pierce and Fitzsimmons (members of the St. Ives School Board) waited upon the Minister for Public Instruction yesterday in regard to the water supply at the St Ives Public School.
It was pointed out that the sole supply of water for the use of the children attending the school was derived from three tanks, which, owing to age and neglect, had become so polluted as to render them dangerous. - Some 125 pupils attended the school, and owing to the absence of connection with the water main-laid within half a mile of the- school were compelled to carry such water as they desired to drink or run the risk of infection.
The school board had been in communication with the Water and Sewerage Board, but had been informed that the service could not be provided unless the members of the board were prepared to enter into the necessary guarantee. Several cases of diphtheria and hydatids had occurred in the district.
Mr. Hogue said that he realised the importance of the request, but must say that he considered the provided supply sufficient for all requirements. He would be prepared to have the matter investigated, have the quality of the water tested, and, if necessary, have new tanks installed. If the cost of extending the water main was not excessive he would have the water laid on. Under any, circumstances he would assure a pure supply of water.
THE PREMIER AT ST. IVES.
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 13thDecember 1909
Mrs. Wade, wife of the Premier, performed the ceremony of hoisting the flag received from the pupils of St. Ives school, Cornwall, in exchange for one from the pupils of St Ives Public School, near Pymble. Mrs. Wade was accompanied by the Premier, and they were received by a large gathering of scholars, parents, members of the British Empire League, and local residents.
The Premier, in a brief address to the children, pointed out that such exchanges as the school was making forged another link in the chain which bound the Empire together. Their village had been named St. Ives by their forefathers, whose desire it was to keep up old associations, and the exchange of flags was a renewal of those associations.
They should never forget that they were of a common race, and as a brother would defend his sister he trusted they would do their best to defend the Empire, which would be made strong by the communication with their overseas cousins and the strengthening of the bonds of loyalty. He advised them to be loyal to their brothers and sisters, to their fellow-students and their associates in life, to the State to which they belonged, and to the great country of their, common origin.
Councillor Aldworth thanked the Premier and Mrs. Wade for attending.
AMUSEMENTS
KILLARA BELGIAN CONCERT
Sydney - The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 14th April 1915
A patriotic concert in aid of the Belgian fund was given in Killara Hall last Saturday, when an interesting programme was contributed under the direction of Mr. J. Cornish (Pymble), assisted by the following artists: Misses Daisy Sweet, May Roberts, Edna Spence, Ruth Conway, Theo Redmond, The Pymble Cecilia Ladies Choir, under the Baton of Miss Ada Baker, and Mr. G. Hindmarsh Jamieson. There were about 100 in attendance and the proceeds amounted to about 30 pounds.
MISS PARIS'S KILLARA CONCERT
Sydney - The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 5th August 1915
Miss Peggy Paris, newly returned from her tour of India and the East, will make her appearance in aid of the Australia Day Fund at Killara Hall on Friday evening next. Miss Paris will be assisted by the Northern Suburbs Philharmonic Society under Mr. A. Champion, Messrs. W. J. Coad, F. Nowlan, and A. S. Warwick.
ROSEVILLE.
Sydney - The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 29th April 1915
Tho Roseville Club bas now about 350 members, divided into Roseville and Chatswood companies. The members drill several evenings each week, and target practice on local ranges takes place every Saturday. Many of the members have volunteered for the front, and others will probably follow. The members have constructed rifle ranges, and have provided uniforms.
A club depot for arms and ammunition is to be erected at Roseville, at the joint cost of the club and State Government. The Lindfield School grounds are used as the Roseville drill area, and the club drills there under electric light. Next Saturday the Roseville men will drill with the regular Citizen Forces at Undercliffe, and a full muster is desired at the Customs-house at 2 p.m.
ROSEVILLE ROADS.
Sydney - The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 14th August 1915
The condition of the roads and footways in and around Roseville has for some time past aroused the indignation of the residents against the Ku-ring-gai Shire Council within whose boundaries Roseville is situated. This feeling culminated in a meeting of the residents at the local Methodist Hall on Monday.
Councillor Babbage (president of the Roseville Progress Association) occupied the chair and pointed out that the long spell of rainy weather together with the increasing traffic had rendered the roads almost impassable in places.
After further discussion it was unanimously agreed, - “That this meeting of Roseville residents expresses its complete disapprobation of the council’s administration of public works.”
Editors note: A view of the east side of Roseville, taken in 1908 is here -
http://investigator.records.nsw.gov.au/asp/photosearch/photo.asp?18526_a024_000067
PRIVATE HOSPITAL SCARE.
MEETING AT KILLARA.
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 3rd February 1912.
A meeting of residents of Killara was held last night at the Killara Hall, to protest against the erection of any hospital for consumptives and for the treatment of other infectious diseases. Mr. J. G. Edwards presided.
The chairman stated that a building was in course of construction, which though of modest appearance, was, it was believed, to be used as a hospital. He did not quite know what sort of hospital, but it might be one for the treatment of consumption or other Infections diseases. The residents did not want such an institution in their midst, and would op- pose It to tho death. If, as they believed, it was going to be for the treatment of consumptives, then it was unsuitably situated, as it did not afford facilities for adequate drainage, and they should ask the Board of Health not to license the place. Should the license be granted, then they intended carrying the battle a great deal further.
Mr. J. A. Thompson said the proposal filled him with indignation.
Nurse Ray, the owner of the building in course of erection, said that she had no Intention of treating consumptives, but would conduct the hospital on the same lines as the Sydney Hospital.
The Chairman: Do you intend to take typhoid cases?
Nurse Ray: Yes; will there be any objection to that, seeing that there is no danger attached to such cases? I say that I do not propose to take consumptives or infectious cases.
Continuing, she said that her hospital would be conducted on the lines of other private hospitals for operating cases and for the treatment of those desiring medical attention.
The Chairman: What assurance will you give us that no infectious cases will be taken? What would happen if you disposed of the property, and the new owner took such cases?
Nurse Ray: I suppose you would then have to call another public meeting. (Laughter.)
Continuing, she said that she could not promise not to take typhoid cases, but the institution would be conducted on the same lines as any other private hospital.
The chairman said that, without having any ill-feeling towards Nurse Ray, they, as residents, must fight the matter out to the end.
Eventually, Mr. Case moved, and Mr. Harley seconded, tho following motion:- "That this meeting of residents of Ku-ring-gai Shire will resist by every legitimate means the establishment of the proposed general hospital in Springdale-road, Killara." It was carried unanimously.
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